The first day to qualify for the upcoming municipal races is Tues., July 1.
According to the Code of Alabama, mayors will give notice of the upcoming election and candidates may qualify once the notice is published.
Locally, several persons have expressed an interest in holding public office.
In Andalusia, Earl Johnson, a local attorney, has announced he plans to seek the office of mayor. Hazel Griffin has announced she plans to seek election for the council seat in district 3, as has the incumbent Andy Alexander. In district 2, Robert Anderson has said he would like to serve as a member of the city council and Terry Powell plans to run for office in district 5.
In Opp, no formal announcements as to those seeking seats on the city council; however, City Clerk Connie Smith said those are not the only two spots up for election.
"We also have a school board election, too," Smith said. "The seats for districts 3 and 5 run during this election."
Those seats are occupied by Cheryl Graves and Rothel Moody, respectively.
In Florala, no one has announced his or her intentions to seek office either, according to City Clerk Lykeshia Anderson.
"No one has formally announced, but I think we are going to have several candidates for all the positions, especially mayor," Anderson said. "I have several that insist that they are running."
Current mayor Danny Franklin said during Monday's council meeting, he will announce his intentions by letter on July 1.
In Gantt, no one has formally announced they plan to seek a position on the city council.
Anyone wishing to seek office must qualify with the respective city clerk no later than 5 p.m. July 15.
Candidates for public office must reside in within their respective town or city for at least 90 days prior to the election date and be a qualified elector.
Municipal elections will be held on Aug. 26. If a runoff is necessary, it will be held on Oct. 7.
By: Stephanie Nelson
Andalusia Star-News